Eastern Michigan Athletics
Friday, April 23
Hillsdale, Mich.
12 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
at
Gina Relays
Throwers Dominate Down South
4/23/2021 11:57:00 AM | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field
Zach Harkey notches PR in hammer throw (65.71m)
GINA Relays Results | Knights Invite Results
HILLSDALE, Mich. & ORLANDO, Fla. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University track & field program had an impressive showing at both the Hillsdale College "GINA" Relays and the Knights Invite, April 23. In Michigan, several EMU runners recorded career performances on the Ken Herrick track. Meanwhile down south, the men's and women's throwers dominated the field.
"At this point, we're trying to get in what we need to get ready for the MAC meet and today was another good step forward," said Director/Head Coach Sue Parks. "The throwers continue to shine and we're seeing good things in all event areas. It's just a matter of putting it all together as a team when the time comes."
On the campus of Hillsdale College, junior Karlie Swanson (Coffs Harbour, Australia-Bellingen (Boise State)) produced a career-high time of 4:27.91 in the 1500m finals for third overall. Former Eagle Natalie Cizmas captured the top spot in the race in 4:22.96 as an unattached runner. Freshman Linus Vennemann (Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany-Gymnasium "In der Wüste") battled hard in the 3000m steeplechase, rounding out the top-5 with a speedy 9:11.67. Redshirt sophomore teammate Noah Perrin (Akron, Ohio-Woodridge) hit yet another personal-best in the 5000m, clocking in at 14:44.30, over 15 seconds faster than his previous best.
"We had another great night with a lot of PR's across the board for both the men and women," said Assistant Coach Mark Rinker. "We are really getting prepared for the MAC meet. I'm excited for the next two weeks as we head to MAC."
In the field, two Eagles notched personal-bests in the hammer throw. For the men, sophomore Omar Ibrahim (Cairo, Egypt-Aspire Academy) registered a 44.49m toss for eighth. Meanwhile, senior Savanah Luthman (Minster, Ohio-Minster) finished bronze in the event as she recorded a 48.34m heave.
Down in Orlando, Eastern Michigan continued to dominate in the hammer throw. On the men's side, the Green and Gold grabbed five spots in the top-6, including four throws over 60m. The throwing clinic was highlight by graduate student Zach Harkey's (Huron, Ohio-Huron) career-best distance of 65.71m. Not only did the Ohio native pace all student-athletes, but he also moved to No. 2 on EMU's all-time hammer throw list. Senior Newlyn Stephenson (Gary, Ind.-Thea Bowman Leadership Academy) also eclipsed a personal-high in the event with a 63.97m launch as he remains the No. 4 hammer thrower in program history.
Senior Kadian Clarke (Kingston, Jamaica-Immaculate Conception) hurled a 55.76m toss to take home in the gold in the hammer throw while redshirt freshman Miranda Cadwell (Plainfield, Ill.-Plainfield South) recorded yet another personal-best in the event, this time reaching a distance of 49.03m for fourth.
Also in the field, Eastern swept the javelin throw as Joe Duff (Crosswell, Mich.-Croswell (Concordia)) produced a 59.02m mark to lead the way. Additionally, graduate student Kristine Bourg (Shorewood, Ill.-Joliet West) captured the javelin crown with a 42.66m throw, besting the runner-up by over 2m.
On the track, sophomore Dante Lander (Dayton, Ohio-West Carrollton (Central Michigan)) notched a third-place finish in the 400m hurdles in an electric career-high time of 53.15. Sprinter Trent Barron (Flint, Mich.-Carman-Ainsworth) ran a 22.47 clip in the 200m dash for a new personal-best. Graduate student Kolby Ganther (Park City, Kan.-Northeast Magnet (Garden City C.C.)) also earned a career-high time in the 200m, hitting 24.17 to round out the top-5. After setting a career-best 5000m time last week, junior Janay Hall (Fayetteville, N.C.-South View) set a new personal-record in the 1500m, crossing the finish line 4:41.93.
Tomorrow, the Eagles will begin the final day of the GINA Relays at 11 a.m. with the women's pole vault open. In the Sunshine State, the women's discus throwers will kickoff the action at 9 a.m. The final event of the Knights Invite is the 4x400m relay, scheduled for 3:20 p.m.
For updates on all things Eastern Michigan cross country and track and field, continue to check EMUEagles.com, or follow the team on Instagram, @EMUXC_TF, and Twitter, @EMUXC_TF.
Hillsdale "GINA" Relays | Day 2
April 23, 2021 | Hillsdale, Mich.
* = Career-high, DNF = Did Not Finish, NH = No Height
Men's Results
800m
6. Owen Day 1:55.85
1500m Open
16. Joe Ingram 4:19.21
1500m Final
17. Luke Brown 4:00.72*
5000m
8. Noah Perrin 14:44.30*
14. Muaad Abdulaziz 14:53.37*
16. Eddie Zuercher 14:57.47
23. Ethan Kincell 15:36.90
3000m Steeplechase
5. Linus Vennemann 9:11.67
16. Ian Cook 9:45.17*
Hammer Throw
8. Omar Ibrahim 44.49m*
Women's Individual Results
200m
12. Gianna Salzbrunn 26.78
800m
6. Lexi Seifert 2:14.04*
1500m Open
24. Madison Distelrath 5:13.68
1500m Finals
3. Karlie Swanson 4:27.91
100m Hurdles
15. Gianna Salzbrunn 16.20
High Jump
-- Gianna Salzbrunn NH
Long Jump
5. Gianna Salzbrunn 5.21m
Hammer Throw
3. Savanah Luthman 48.34m*
Knights Invite | Day 1
April 23, 2021 | Orlando, Fla.
Men's Results
200m
15. Kyle Martin 22.32
17. Owen Richardson 22.40
18. Trent Barron 22.47*
400m Hurdles
3. Dante Lander 53.15*
-- Payne Wylie DNF
Hammer Throw
1. Zach Harkey 65.71m*
2. Taige Bryant 64.12m
3. Newlyn Stephenson 63.97m*
4. Khalil Bedoui 60.87m
6. Chukwusom Enekwechi 53.32m
Javelin
1. Joe Duff 59.02m
2. Garrett Wade 57.52m
3. Taige Bryant 46.89m
Women's Individual Results
200m
5. Kolby Ganther 24.17*
9. Mair Edwards 24.39
14. Alyson Davis 24.72
24. Keypathwa Gibson 24.99
25. Micah Johnston 25.01
32. Brittni Mason 25.43
1500m
4. Janay Hall 4:41.93*
400m Hurdles
8. Tiffany Cernej-Garcia 1:01.43
11. Morgan Iverson 1:02.65
23. Angel Gazaway 1:10.76
Long Jump
10. Antonia Woods 5.26m
14. Brenna Cavanaugh 5.14m
Hammer Throw
1. Kadian Clarke 55.76m
4. Miranda Cadwell 49.03m*
Javelin
1. Kristine Bourg 42.66m
HILLSDALE, Mich. & ORLANDO, Fla. (EMUEagles.com) -- The Eastern Michigan University track & field program had an impressive showing at both the Hillsdale College "GINA" Relays and the Knights Invite, April 23. In Michigan, several EMU runners recorded career performances on the Ken Herrick track. Meanwhile down south, the men's and women's throwers dominated the field.
"At this point, we're trying to get in what we need to get ready for the MAC meet and today was another good step forward," said Director/Head Coach Sue Parks. "The throwers continue to shine and we're seeing good things in all event areas. It's just a matter of putting it all together as a team when the time comes."
On the campus of Hillsdale College, junior Karlie Swanson (Coffs Harbour, Australia-Bellingen (Boise State)) produced a career-high time of 4:27.91 in the 1500m finals for third overall. Former Eagle Natalie Cizmas captured the top spot in the race in 4:22.96 as an unattached runner. Freshman Linus Vennemann (Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany-Gymnasium "In der Wüste") battled hard in the 3000m steeplechase, rounding out the top-5 with a speedy 9:11.67. Redshirt sophomore teammate Noah Perrin (Akron, Ohio-Woodridge) hit yet another personal-best in the 5000m, clocking in at 14:44.30, over 15 seconds faster than his previous best.
"We had another great night with a lot of PR's across the board for both the men and women," said Assistant Coach Mark Rinker. "We are really getting prepared for the MAC meet. I'm excited for the next two weeks as we head to MAC."
In the field, two Eagles notched personal-bests in the hammer throw. For the men, sophomore Omar Ibrahim (Cairo, Egypt-Aspire Academy) registered a 44.49m toss for eighth. Meanwhile, senior Savanah Luthman (Minster, Ohio-Minster) finished bronze in the event as she recorded a 48.34m heave.
Down in Orlando, Eastern Michigan continued to dominate in the hammer throw. On the men's side, the Green and Gold grabbed five spots in the top-6, including four throws over 60m. The throwing clinic was highlight by graduate student Zach Harkey's (Huron, Ohio-Huron) career-best distance of 65.71m. Not only did the Ohio native pace all student-athletes, but he also moved to No. 2 on EMU's all-time hammer throw list. Senior Newlyn Stephenson (Gary, Ind.-Thea Bowman Leadership Academy) also eclipsed a personal-high in the event with a 63.97m launch as he remains the No. 4 hammer thrower in program history.
Senior Kadian Clarke (Kingston, Jamaica-Immaculate Conception) hurled a 55.76m toss to take home in the gold in the hammer throw while redshirt freshman Miranda Cadwell (Plainfield, Ill.-Plainfield South) recorded yet another personal-best in the event, this time reaching a distance of 49.03m for fourth.
Also in the field, Eastern swept the javelin throw as Joe Duff (Crosswell, Mich.-Croswell (Concordia)) produced a 59.02m mark to lead the way. Additionally, graduate student Kristine Bourg (Shorewood, Ill.-Joliet West) captured the javelin crown with a 42.66m throw, besting the runner-up by over 2m.
On the track, sophomore Dante Lander (Dayton, Ohio-West Carrollton (Central Michigan)) notched a third-place finish in the 400m hurdles in an electric career-high time of 53.15. Sprinter Trent Barron (Flint, Mich.-Carman-Ainsworth) ran a 22.47 clip in the 200m dash for a new personal-best. Graduate student Kolby Ganther (Park City, Kan.-Northeast Magnet (Garden City C.C.)) also earned a career-high time in the 200m, hitting 24.17 to round out the top-5. After setting a career-best 5000m time last week, junior Janay Hall (Fayetteville, N.C.-South View) set a new personal-record in the 1500m, crossing the finish line 4:41.93.
Tomorrow, the Eagles will begin the final day of the GINA Relays at 11 a.m. with the women's pole vault open. In the Sunshine State, the women's discus throwers will kickoff the action at 9 a.m. The final event of the Knights Invite is the 4x400m relay, scheduled for 3:20 p.m.
For updates on all things Eastern Michigan cross country and track and field, continue to check EMUEagles.com, or follow the team on Instagram, @EMUXC_TF, and Twitter, @EMUXC_TF.
Hillsdale "GINA" Relays | Day 2
April 23, 2021 | Hillsdale, Mich.
* = Career-high, DNF = Did Not Finish, NH = No Height
Men's Results
800m
6. Owen Day 1:55.85
1500m Open
16. Joe Ingram 4:19.21
1500m Final
17. Luke Brown 4:00.72*
5000m
8. Noah Perrin 14:44.30*
14. Muaad Abdulaziz 14:53.37*
16. Eddie Zuercher 14:57.47
23. Ethan Kincell 15:36.90
3000m Steeplechase
5. Linus Vennemann 9:11.67
16. Ian Cook 9:45.17*
Hammer Throw
8. Omar Ibrahim 44.49m*
Women's Individual Results
200m
12. Gianna Salzbrunn 26.78
800m
6. Lexi Seifert 2:14.04*
1500m Open
24. Madison Distelrath 5:13.68
1500m Finals
3. Karlie Swanson 4:27.91
100m Hurdles
15. Gianna Salzbrunn 16.20
High Jump
-- Gianna Salzbrunn NH
Long Jump
5. Gianna Salzbrunn 5.21m
Hammer Throw
3. Savanah Luthman 48.34m*
Knights Invite | Day 1
April 23, 2021 | Orlando, Fla.
Men's Results
200m
15. Kyle Martin 22.32
17. Owen Richardson 22.40
18. Trent Barron 22.47*
400m Hurdles
3. Dante Lander 53.15*
-- Payne Wylie DNF
Hammer Throw
1. Zach Harkey 65.71m*
2. Taige Bryant 64.12m
3. Newlyn Stephenson 63.97m*
4. Khalil Bedoui 60.87m
6. Chukwusom Enekwechi 53.32m
Javelin
1. Joe Duff 59.02m
2. Garrett Wade 57.52m
3. Taige Bryant 46.89m
Women's Individual Results
200m
5. Kolby Ganther 24.17*
9. Mair Edwards 24.39
14. Alyson Davis 24.72
24. Keypathwa Gibson 24.99
25. Micah Johnston 25.01
32. Brittni Mason 25.43
1500m
4. Janay Hall 4:41.93*
400m Hurdles
8. Tiffany Cernej-Garcia 1:01.43
11. Morgan Iverson 1:02.65
23. Angel Gazaway 1:10.76
Long Jump
10. Antonia Woods 5.26m
14. Brenna Cavanaugh 5.14m
Hammer Throw
1. Kadian Clarke 55.76m
4. Miranda Cadwell 49.03m*
Javelin
1. Kristine Bourg 42.66m
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